My Story: Cleo Clausell
August 30, 2010 | By Jenni Baker | 
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When I graduated from high school, I was looking for a part time position somewhere to earn money for college. In this economy, it was pretty hard to do so. I didn’t really know where to start – and that’s when I first encountered Goodwill Industries® of Denver.
I was lucky enough to take part in the program with the City and County of Denver receiving job training and help with internship placement. Through that program, Goodwill® provided classes on workplace etiquette, how to dress in the workplace, résumé reviews, mock interviews and just generally helped us ready for entering the workplace.
I learned a lot from those classes and eventually got to interview for an internship with First Bank. Once I received the internship, I was set up with Stephanie, my Goodwill case manager. She was kind, helpful and awesome.
Cleo Clausell works in her office at First Bank.
When I first started, I felt confused and I didn’t really know what was going on. I talked to Stephanie about it, and she helped me and First Bank find the best way for us to work together. After that, I was off and running.
When it came to the end of the internship, I decided I wanted to have a permanent position. I talked to Steph about it and she was so confident in me. It helped give me the confidence I needed. I interviewed for the permanent position and got the job – my first real job – and I love it!
Now that I’m working and going to school, I feel a step closer to achieving my goal of being an elementary school teacher. There’s so much ahead of me and Goodwill helped me get there.
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Go Cleo !!!
Hey Cleo,
This is so amazing, I was browsing the web for the name Clausell and came across this article. What a pleasant surprise to read about my niece! I’ve always said you a wonderful, beautiful young lady who has a great head on her shoulder and has always been very focused as long as I can remember. Keep up the good work and congratulations on your job!
Love Auntie Demitta